1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene
Chemical compound
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1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFO-1233zd) is the unsaturated chlorofluorocarbon with the formula HClC=C(H)CF3. The compound exists as E- (trans-) and Z- (cis-) isomers. The cis- isomer of this colorless gas is of interest as a more environmentally friendly (lower GWP; global warming potential) refrigerant in air conditioners.[1] The trans-isomer is of interest as a more environmentally friendly (lower GWP; global warming potential) solvent.[2]
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| Preferred IUPAC name
1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-ene | |
| Other names
1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene HCFO-1233zd HCFC-1233zd r-1233zd Solstice zd (Honeywell brand name) | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.215.615 |
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| Properties | |
| C3H2ClF3 | |
| Molar mass | 130.49 g·molâ1 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Boiling point | 39.6 °C (Z) 18.5 °C (E) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Production
It can be prepared by fluorination and dehydrohalogenation/dehydrochlorination reactions starting with 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane[3] or 1,1,3,3-tetrachloropropane using the below steps:[2]
- In a liquid phase reactor, HFC-240fa (or 1,1,3,3-tetrachloropropene and derivatives such as 1,3,3,3-tetrachloropropene) are converted to HF in the presence of a catalyst forming a mixture of 245fa, 244fa, 1234ze, and 1233zd;
- Removal of HCl and HF.
- In a liquid or gas phase reactor, the organic mixture is reacted with HCl in the presence of a catalyst to convert unsaturated olefins to alkanes.
- Isolating and purifying the HFC-245fa product
- HFO-243fa and HFO-244fa are dehydrochlorinated with a caustic solution in the liquid phase or with a catalyst in the vapor phase to form HFO-1233zd and trans-1234ze(E-isomer).
- Isolation and purifying the HFO-1233zd product into its isomers.
